For a healthy life for your pet, Assessing his Health is a must

The loss of a loved one is probably one of the most distressing situations for most humans. Moreover, when it comes to pets, which are spared the capacity of talking, it is all the more distressing for pet owners.

"Have I failed to understand the ‘untold’ grievances of my pet?"; "Could I have worked on his quality of life?"; "Could I have saved him from the sufferings and pain?" These are common questions that mostly create a ruckus in the owner’s mind, as his priority as a pet owner is to provide a comfortable and happy life for his "mute" friend.

If you are a pet owner, you can clearly understand the emotional turbulence faced by a pet owner on the death of their beloved four-legged companion.

Quality of Life

Yes, tender love and care; veterinarians, owners and medicines ensure a good quality life for the four-legged friends. A smart way to ensure a healthy life for the pet is to assess his quality of life in coordination with the veterinarian and act accordingly to see what can be done to improve the same; with medicines, treatment or more. Although vets can enhance a poor quality of life to an improved one, it is the owner’s responsibility to assess the pet’s problems with changes in behavior, appetite etc.

Here’s how owners can assess the pet’s quality of life.

• Similar to human beings, dogs also suffer from pain. As pets are "mute" beings, they may fail to voice their pains and sufferings. However, owners can easily understand if the pet is in pain. If the pet is perennially in pain or has a problem in breathing, it may be a sign of arthritis (which is common with age) or any others. Arthritis can be treated with the help of Novox for dogs and there are pain relievers for other pains. These ensure a pain-relived happy life for pets.

• Falling appetite is yet another indication of a disease or deteriorating health. Vets often prescribe medicines that increase appetite, as food is a must for better living and energy.

• Water is yet another essential for good quality life. Adequate hydration is crucial for a pet’s health. Owners can check the hydration levels by springing up the skin over the shoulders. If it bounces back immediately, then there is no problem. However, if it remains lifted for a while, then the need to inject fluids might arise to supplement water and ensure adequate hydration.

• Look for signs of general happiness and joy in the pet. Does he enjoy playing? Does he enjoy walking? If yes, then he is certainly blessed with a good quality of life.

• Dogs may suffer from restricted mobility due to different problems in the nervous system. On observing this, it is advisable to visit the vet and act appropriately. Often, arthritis is one of the primary culprits for restricted mobility. It can be treated successfully with Novox for dogs, which not only control the arthritis from increasing, but also relieve the dog from undue pain and suffering.

So, pet owners; keep your eyes open and act diligently to ensure a good quality life for your pet.

The author is a pet lover and animal health enthusiast. He has worked closely with veterinarians and understands animal health issues. He is also an avid reader and a proficient writer. He has written articles and blogs about pet medications.